Limpsfield Junior School has closed (Sunday 31 May 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Limpsfield Junior School.
Limpsfield Junior School, Sheffield
Limpsfield Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Sheffield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 89th-highest of the 144 schools in Sheffield with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Capacity
- 88% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Limpsfield Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Limpsfield Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (69% in reading, 69% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Limpsfield Junior School
Across Sheffield, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Sheffield lodged 186 appeals against primary school offers; 127 reached a hearing and 38 succeeded (29.9% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Limpsfield Junior School are Limpsfield Junior School (under 0.1 miles); Brightside Nursery Infant School (0.3 miles, Outstanding); Brigantia Hill Fort Academy (0.5 miles); and Owler Brook Primary School (0.7 miles, 66% reading, 60% maths).
Limpsfield Junior SchoolBrightside Nursery Infant SchoolBrigantia Hill Fort AcademyOwler Brook Primary School
Who goes there
41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 52.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (34%), White British (30%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (16.1%) received SEN support and 5 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Medowhall Rail Station, about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Jenkin Avenue/Jenkin Drive (near), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 424 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Limpsfield Junior School issued 11 suspensions, 5.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Limpsfield Junior School creates a caring environment where pupils feel safe and are eager to learn. Teachers link learning across subjects and use visits to memorable places to bring topics alive. The school provides excellent tailored support for pupils who need it, ensuring everyone can access the full curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritised with regular phonics teaching and links across all subjects
- Strong curriculum links between subjects with trips to bring learning alive (e.g. Conisborough Castle)
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through trained staff providing adapted resources
- Pupils with special needs access the full curriculum alongside their peers
- Strong safeguarding culture where all staff take responsibility and are adept at identifying concerns
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment systems in foundation subjects are still developing - leaders need a clearer picture of what pupils know and understand
- Teachers need to check pupil understanding in all subjects to identify gaps in learning and inform teaching
- Assessment is less well established in foundation subjects compared to English and maths
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with all necessary staff checks carried out, a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and pupils taught about online safety and personal responsibility.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor and adventurous activities, play leader roles, school council, running track for fitness
Limpsfield Junior School is a good school where pupils thrive supported by caring staff who have created an ethos where learning flourishes through a well-planned curriculum. The school has made significant improvements since being judged as requiring improvement at the previous inspection in 2018.
At a Glance
41.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
24.9
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Limpsfield Junior School
Term dates
Limpsfield Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Sheffield. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Limpsfield Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Limpsfield Junior School is in Sheffield; for families living there:
- Sheffield's school travel policy: Home to School Travel and Transport Policy September 2023
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
210 pupils
240 places
30 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sheffield
Across Sheffield council
Places available
6,785
Applications
5,415
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Sheffield council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
18.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
199
Total Pupils
108
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,317
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,983
Per pupil
£1474k
Total funding
£126k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
16.1%
Persistent absence
236
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Limpsfield Junior School
What are SATs results like at Limpsfield Junior School?
Of the pupils at Limpsfield Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is Limpsfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Limpsfield Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Limpsfield Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Limpsfield Junior School is oversubscribed, Sheffield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Limpsfield Junior School?
Limpsfield Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at Limpsfield Junior School?
Classes at Limpsfield Junior School average 24.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Limpsfield Junior School?
Limpsfield Junior School has around 199 pupils on roll. 42% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Limpsfield Junior School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Limpsfield Junior School in 2024/25. 16.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Limpsfield Junior School?
Apply through Sheffield's coordinated admissions process, naming Limpsfield Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
What are Limpsfield Junior School's term dates?
Limpsfield Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Sheffield. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
Where is Limpsfield Junior School?
Limpsfield Junior School is at Jenkin Avenue, Brightside, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1AN.
Source: Sheffield term dates